Articles by Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang

The myth of Thailand’s bureaucratic state

An administration without popular representation is a ridiculous, and dangerous, idea.

Pol-la-muang: The making of superior Thais

A new social class, with high morals, lavish salaries, and anti-majoritarian missions, will probably do Thailand more harm than good

Impeaching Yingluck Shinawatra

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang argues that arbitrariness has continued to jeopardise public institutions in Thailand

The making of pseudo-democracy

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang says military-style participation renders constitution drafting meaningless

Prayuth, do you hear the people sing?

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang argues that Thai democracy cannot be built under a regime of suppression, fear and lies

Thai Police: Intent to reform?

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang argues that without a serious overhaul, the police will remain a dangerous tool for governments, elected or not

Corruption scandal: Junta failing its first test

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang asks what punishment should be imposed on the Thai junta and its supporters

Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang reflects on the wasted opportunities of Thailand's new parliament

Thailand’s Constitution: An Empty Text

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang, a constitutional law scholar, asks why did it take two months to write an empty text?

Thailand’s forgotten key

Constitutional scholar Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang asks if Thailand can escape from its vicious cycle of political instability.

Thailand, what next?

Thai constitutional law scholar Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang explores what might happen next in Thailand.